by Whitman · Cluster: Journey · Ship
Abstract
Imagistic vignette of a ship setting out on the unbounded sea with all sails spread; the sea, the journey, voyage as the open road.
Connections
Topoi: Open Road Homecoming Motifs: Sea, Journey Forms & Genres: Free Verse, Lyric Settings: Ship
Testo integrale / Full text
Cluster: INSCRIPTIONS
Lo, the unbounded sea,
On its breast a ship starting, spreading all sails, carrying even
her moonsails.
The pennant is flying aloft as she speeds she speeds so stately—
below emulous waves press forward,
They surround the ship with shining curving motions and foam.